Leaf peeping
Encyclopedia
Leaf peeping is an informal term, commonly used in the United States, for people who travel to view and photograph the fall foliage in areas where foliage changes colors, particularly New England
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The origin of the term "leaf peeping" is not well known.
A similar custom in Japan is called momijigari
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tourists visiting to see fall leaves are pejoratively referred to as "leafers".
New England
New England is a region in the northeastern corner of the United States consisting of the six states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut...
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The origin of the term "leaf peeping" is not well known.
A similar custom in Japan is called momijigari
Momijigari
, from the Japanese , "red leaves" or "maple tree" and , "hunting", is the Japanese tradition of going to visit scenic areas where leaves have turned red in the autumn. It is also called . in Hokkaidō...
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Popular culture
The term "leaf peeping" has been used in numerous TV shows, including "And It's Surely To Their CreditAnd It's Surely to Their Credit
"And It's Surely to Their Credit" is the fifth episode of the second season of the television series The West Wing, which premiered on NBC on November 1, 2000.-Plot:...
," an episode of The West Wing which originally aired on November 1, 2001. In "Lethal Weapons", an episode of Family Guy
Family Guy
Family Guy is an American animated television series created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series centers on the Griffins, a dysfunctional family consisting of parents Peter and Lois; their children Meg, Chris, and Stewie; and their anthropomorphic pet dog Brian...
, obnoxious New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
tourists visiting to see fall leaves are pejoratively referred to as "leafers".
External links
- The Foliage Network
- New York State foliage report
- Yankee Foliage (Yankee MagazineYankee (magazine)Yankee Magazine was founded in 1935 and is based in Dublin, New Hampshire. It is the only magazine devoted to New England through its coverage of travel, home, food, and features...
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